During stage 2 of the Evolution of the Hospital in the United States, which of the following elements was included?

A. The patients: While patients play a role in cost containment through their healthcare choices and behaviors, they do not have the primary responsibility.

B. Both physicians and patients: Physicians and patients contribute to cost containment efforts, but they are not primarily responsible for it.

C. The private sector: The primary responsibility of cost containment in the United States lies with the private sector, including insurance companies, employers, and healthcare providers, who implement policies and practices to manage and reduce healthcare costs.

D. The nursing unions: Nursing unions advocate for better working conditions and patient care but do not have primary responsibility for cost containment.

A. Part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care: This type of care is more commonly provided by home health care agencies or skilled nursing facilities rather than adult foster care facilities.

B. Nursing care, psychosocial therapies, and rehabilitation: These services are typically offered in specialized healthcare facilities such as nursing homes or rehabilitation centers, not adult foster care facilities.

C. A social setting: While adult foster care facilities do provide a social environment, this is not their primary function.

D. Room, board, and personal care: Adult foster care facilities primarily provide room, board, and personal care services to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities but do not require intensive medical or nursing care.